HartfieldSheardale | Honley | Holmfirth | HD9 6RU

This majestic sandstone house, designed in a style that is in keeping withtraditional Penine vernacular architecture, is located on a quiet, rural cul-de-sacon the outskirts of the village of Honley. “We had our hearts set on living inHonley,” says Keith, “as our daughter was due to begin her secondary educationand the village school had an enviable reputation. So we had found the perfectlocation, but initially we were unable to find the perfect house. We thenhappened upon an outstanding piece of land in a stunning location that was dueto be developed, and were lucky enough to persuade the developer to allow usto help design the house of our dreams. Hartfield is the result of some trulyoutstanding craftsmen’s labour, as well as ours, and we have enjoyed twentyvery happy years here.”

Despite being a relatively new build; this attractive property is awash withinteresting features that are typical of the local area. “The kitchen runs theentire width of the property,” continues Keith, “and has mullioned andtransomed timber windows on the front aspect. Not only do they allow light toflood in, creating a wonderfully bright space in which to enjoy informal meals,but they are also a traditional West Riding feature that we feel gives a strongnod to the history of the area.” “Adjoining the kitchen,” continues Susan, “is thesitting room. It is an extremely relaxing versatile area of the house. There is alsoa wonderful transition between indoors and out: as the mood takes us we areable to dine formally in the dining room, informally in the kitchen orconservatory, or alfresco on the patio, adds Keith, “the house also has a greatsense of space”. We love to entertain friends and family and no matter howmany people we have in the house we never feel on top of one another.”“Another rather interesting feature of Hartfield is the weather vane on top ofthe garage,” adds Susan. “It is in the shape of a horse, the legacy of the fact thatthe builder used to manage the dray-horses of Tetley's Brewery in Leeds andhence all his houses bear a horse emblem on them somewhere.”

“We love the garden,” says Sue. “It is such a tranquil, private space. One feelsvery safe and secluded.” “The boundary is a dogwood hedge which blendsperfectly with the beautiful rural aspect,” continues Keith. “From indoors and outone can see for miles over the fields, and beyond to Meltham Moor. We areoften captivated by the glorious sunsets streaming across the fields during thespring, summer and autumn months. It is a real feast for the eyes.”

“The village of Honley, which is just a short stroll from Hartfield, is anoutstanding place,” says Keith, “and has everything one could possibly need interms of shops and amenities. It’s a thriving place, a real oasis away from the bigcities, with an extremely friendly community. Nine times out of ten people willsay ‘hello’.” “We also have Meltham, Holmfirth or Huddersfield just a shortjourney by car,” adds Susan, “allowing us to enjoy the best of both worlds.”

“Often, when one has lived in a certain place for a long time, one inevitablyfinds faults,” says Keith. “We feel that Hartfield and the surrounding area aretruly faultless.” *

Keith and Susan

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as aninsight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not berelied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent

Hartfield

Set within grounds of approximately 1/4 of an acre, thisindividually designed and built 5 bedroom detachedfamily home enjoys generous south west facing gardensadjoining open countryside resulting in breathtakingpanoramic views.

Hartfield is situated on the edge of a populardevelopment and whilst enjoying this most idyllic ofsemi rural locations is well served by an abundance oflocal services within Honley village. The property ispresented to a good standard throughout with highquality fitments, is centrally positioned to a number ofcommercial centres and provides immediate access toboth open countryside and Holmfirth centre.

The property presents convenient access to theM1/M62 and Manchester Airport.

GROUND FLOORA hardwood entrance door opens to the reception area.

Reception Which has a quarry tiled floor, radiator, two archedwindows, one with a feature bench, coving and dadorail. Access is provided to the reception hall.

Reception HallProviding an impressive introduction to the propertywith two arch windows overlooking the front aspectof the house, decorative coving, dado rail, radiator andstaircase rising to a first floor gallery style landing.Access to the dining room.

Cloaks WCPresented with a low flush WC and wash hand basinwith tiled splash back. Radiator, opaque arched window,extractor fan and decorative coving to the ceiling.

UtilityWith radiator, stone mullion window overlooking thegarden, a further arched window to the side aspect andpersonal door providing access to the garage.Presented with furniture comprising base cupboardswith matching drawers set beneath a work surface thatincorporates a stainless steel one and a half bowl sinkunit with mixer tap. The room has matching wallcupboards, tiled splash backs to the walls and plumbingfor an automatic washing machine and space for atumble dryer.

LoungeSituated to the rear elevation of the property with twostone mullion windows to two aspects allowing goodlevels of natural light and commanding a pleasantoutlook over the house gardens. This room has tworadiators, decorative cove moulding to the ceiling, archFrench style doors opening onto a south facing patiowith the focal point of the room being a stone fireplacewith slate hearth and a timber mantlepiece.

Dining RoomHas decorative coving to the ceiling, dado rail and tworadiators. Two sets of French style doors set in anarched surround provide an impressive feature to theroom allowing good levels of natural light and openingto the conservatory. Stone mullion windows to thefront elevation allow further levels of natural light tothe room.

ConservatoryA south west facing conservatory with glazing to threeaspects overlooking the house gardens and commandingrural views. This room has a quarry tiled floor and apersonal door which opens onto the garden.

Breakfast KitchenA well proportioned room with stone mullionwindows to the rear. To the front aspect of the propertyis a feature timber and stone mullion and transomwindow both allowing good levels of natural light.This room has a tiled finished floor, radiator anddecorative coving to the ceiling. Kitchen furniturecomprises base cupboards with matching drawerswhich sit beneath a work surface that incorporates aone and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with mixertap. The room has matching wall cupboards with underlighting, tiled splash backs to the walls and applianceswhich include a Neff fan oven with grill beneath, Nefffour ring ceramic and halogen hob with extractor hoodover, larder style fridge freezer and plumbing for anautomatic dishwasher.

Snug/Sitting RoomA double aspect room with stone mullion windowsoverlooking the rear garden whilst two feature archedwindows overlook the side aspect of the property. This room has decorative coving to the ceiling, radiatorand a centrally positioned fireplace with slate inset and hearth.

StudySituated at the front aspect of the house, with stonemullion windows to the front elevation, a further archedwindow to the side, radiator, decorative cove mouldingto the ceiling and useful built in storage cupboards.

FIRST FLOOR

Gallery Style LandingWith decorative coving to the ceiling, dado rail, tworadiators, windows to the front aspect allowing longdistance rural views, access to loft space and airingcupboard which houses the hot water cylinder tank.

Master BedroomAn exceptionally well proportioned rear facing roomwith two radiators, fitted wardrobes to the expanse ofone wall and stone mullion windows to two aspectscommanding rural views.

En suite facilities comprise a low flush WC, step inshower, bidet and pedestal wash hand basin. The room has full tiling to the walls, radiator withdouble heated towel rail, extractor fan and opaquewindows to the front aspect.

Bedroom TwoA rear facing double room with radiator, stone mullionwindows commanding long distance rural views with afurther feature arched window overlooking the housegardens. This room also has a built in double wardrobe.

Bedroom ThreeA double bedroom situated to the rear of the housewith built in wardrobes, radiator and stone mullionwindow overlooking the gardens and commanding longdistance rural views beyond.

Bedroom FourThis room is situated to the rear of the property beingdouble aspect, with stone mullion window to the rear and two further arched windows to the sideelevation. Radiator.

Bedroom FiveThis room has a radiator, stone mullion windowcommanding long distance rural views over Castle Hillwhilst two feature arch windows are situated to the sideaspect of the property.

Family BathroomPresented with a step in shower, low flush WC, vanityincorporating wash hand basin and a further wash handbasin. The room has a corner bath, full tiling to the walls,radiator with heated chrome towel surround, extractorfan and stone mullion opaque windows.

ExternallyTo the front aspect of the property is a substantialdriveway providing off road parking for several vehicles.Lawned gardens on either side have established hedgedboundaries and extend to each side of the property. Tothe rear aspect of the house is a well proportionedsouth west facing garden being mainly lawned withestablished flower, tree and shrub borders, ornamentalpond and paved seating area. The garden itself backs onto open countryside resultingin an idyllic countryside setting.

GarageA double garage with power and lighting, twoelectronically operated up and over entrance doors,stone mullion windows to the rear and access into theloft space.

Two central heating boilers (one for the heating andone for the water) and a hardwood personal doorwhich opens to the rear garden. A personal door opensto the utility.

ServicesMains electric, gas, water and drainage.

DirectionsProceed north out of Holmfirth on Woodhead Road(A6024) to the crossroads at Honley. Turn left ontoEastgate and proceed through the centre of the village.At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Thirstin Roadand then left onto Scotgate Road. Turn left ontoSheardale then take the first right and follow the road tothe top. The property will be found at the head of theroad on the left.

Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only andwhilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred tohave not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproducedfor general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact thenumbers listed on the brochure. Printed

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